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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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