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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes 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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