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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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