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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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