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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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