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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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