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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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