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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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