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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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