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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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