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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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