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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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