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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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