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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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