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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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