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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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