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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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