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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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