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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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