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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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