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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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