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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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