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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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