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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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