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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling 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 examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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