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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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