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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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