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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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