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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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