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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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