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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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