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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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