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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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