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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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