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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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