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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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