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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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