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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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