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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the 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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