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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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