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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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