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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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