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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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