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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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