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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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