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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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