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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources