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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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