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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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