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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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