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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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