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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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