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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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