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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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