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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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