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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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