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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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