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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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