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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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