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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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