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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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