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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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