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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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