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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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