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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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