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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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