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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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