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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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