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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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