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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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