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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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