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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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