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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education