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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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