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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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