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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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