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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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