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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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