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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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