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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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