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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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