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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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