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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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