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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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