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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education