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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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