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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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