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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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