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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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