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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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