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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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