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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers 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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