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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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