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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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