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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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