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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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