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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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