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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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