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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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