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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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