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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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