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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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