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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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