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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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