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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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