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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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