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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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