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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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