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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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