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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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