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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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