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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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