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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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