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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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