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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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