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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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