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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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