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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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