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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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