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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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