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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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