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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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