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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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