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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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