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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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