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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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