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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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