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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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