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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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