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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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