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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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