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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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