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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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