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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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