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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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