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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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