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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? 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 teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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