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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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