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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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