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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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