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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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