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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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