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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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