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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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