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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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