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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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