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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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