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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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