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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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