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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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