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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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