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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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