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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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