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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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