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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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