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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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