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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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