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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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