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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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