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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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