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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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