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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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