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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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