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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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