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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the 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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