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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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