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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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