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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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