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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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