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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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