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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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