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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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