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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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