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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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