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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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