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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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