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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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