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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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