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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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