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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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