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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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