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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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