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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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