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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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