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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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