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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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