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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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