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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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