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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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