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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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