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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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