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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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