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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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