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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources