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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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