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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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