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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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