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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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