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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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