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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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