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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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