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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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