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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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