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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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