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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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