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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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