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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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