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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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