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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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