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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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