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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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