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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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