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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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