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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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