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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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