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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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