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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key 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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