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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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