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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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