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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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