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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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