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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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