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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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