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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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