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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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