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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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