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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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