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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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