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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the 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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