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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors 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 strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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