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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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