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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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