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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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