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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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