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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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