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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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