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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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