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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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