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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources