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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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