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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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