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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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