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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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