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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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