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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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