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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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