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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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