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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take 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. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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