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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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