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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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