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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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