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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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