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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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