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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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