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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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