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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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