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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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