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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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