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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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