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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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