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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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