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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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