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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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