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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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