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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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