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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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