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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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