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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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