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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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