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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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