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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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