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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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