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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner 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 digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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