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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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