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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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