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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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