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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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