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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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