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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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