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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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