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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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