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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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