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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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