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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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