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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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