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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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