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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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