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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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