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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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