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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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