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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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