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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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