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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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