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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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