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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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