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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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