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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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