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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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