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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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