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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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