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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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