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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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