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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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