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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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