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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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