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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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