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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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