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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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