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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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