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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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