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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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