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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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