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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major 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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