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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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