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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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