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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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