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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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