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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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