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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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