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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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