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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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