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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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