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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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