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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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