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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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