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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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