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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the 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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