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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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