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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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