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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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