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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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