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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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