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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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