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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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