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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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