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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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