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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major 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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