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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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