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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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