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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative 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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