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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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