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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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