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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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