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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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