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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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