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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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