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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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