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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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