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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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