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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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