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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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