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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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