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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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