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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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