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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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