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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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