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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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