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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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