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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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