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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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