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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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