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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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