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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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