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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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