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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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