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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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