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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models 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 stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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