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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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