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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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