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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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