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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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