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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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