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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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