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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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