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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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