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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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