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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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