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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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