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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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