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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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