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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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