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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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