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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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