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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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