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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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