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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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