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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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