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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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