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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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