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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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