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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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