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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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