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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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