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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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