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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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