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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting 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 book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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