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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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