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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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