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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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