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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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