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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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