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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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