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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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