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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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