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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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