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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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