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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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