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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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