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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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