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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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