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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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