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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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