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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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