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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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