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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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