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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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