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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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