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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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