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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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