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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners 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 courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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