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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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