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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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