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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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