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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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