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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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