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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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