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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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