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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need 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 inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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