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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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