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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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