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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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