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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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