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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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