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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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