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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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