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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers 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? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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