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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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