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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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