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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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