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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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