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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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