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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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