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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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