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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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