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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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