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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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