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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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