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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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