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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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