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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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