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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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