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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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