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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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