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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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