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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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