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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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