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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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