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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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