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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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