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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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