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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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