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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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