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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources