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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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