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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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