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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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