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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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