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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key 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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