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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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