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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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