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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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