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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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