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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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