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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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