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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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