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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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