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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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