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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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