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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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