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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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