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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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