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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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