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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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