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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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