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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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