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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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