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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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