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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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