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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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