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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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