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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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