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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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