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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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