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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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