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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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