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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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