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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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