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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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