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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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