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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies 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 poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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