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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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