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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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