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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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