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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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