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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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