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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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