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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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