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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). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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