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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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