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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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