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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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