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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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